Kabete Technical institute is Located in Kabete next to Uthiru Nairobi. It offers various technical courses; the Craft courses include Carpentry, Cooperative management, Secretarial studies, Electrical installation and engineering, Information technology, Laboratory technology, automotive mechanic, Plumbing and Welding. Professional courses include Business management and administration, Banking course, Building, Civil engineering, CPA 1&2, Electronic technology, Environmental studies, Information technology, KATC, Mechanics and mechanical engineering, Welding, Pharmacy and Human resource management.

Apply through: The Administrator, Kabete Technical Training Institute, P. O Box 29010-00625, Lower Kabete, and Mobile: 0713 338 683, Email: [email protected].

When applying for college send applications to more than one college, avoid putting all your eggs in one basket. Colleges are many so take your time and list those offering the course you want to pursue. The most important thing is sourcing finance so that you can be sure of finishing your college without financial stress; academic financial aids are many nowadays. Follow the rules of application especially the deadline of sending your application.

In your academic program you will be required to choose a major at one point, do not go for major because you pass in a certain subject or go for your passion. Make an list of all the majors in your college, cancel those which you have no interest in, consult with faculty heads, these are people who have a wider view and experiences, talk with students who are before you and are already majoring with the field you have interest in, get to know what their career wishes are in taking that major.

Attend all the relevant sessions and meetings, your choice should match with your skills and abilities, be very careful with your final decision for that is what will give you independence. Many people change their major several times when still in their academic program others change when they are already in the field of career; one realizes that they are not in their right field based on their abilities.

Tips on how to pass your college exams; ask the teacher where you don’t understand, remember teachers are there to help you pass the exams, request the teacher to provide you with any revision material and the syllabus to know what you are supposed to study. Know how the marks are distributed, each question will have marks indicated; also know the marks that are allocated to your class work and your final exam.

Start revision on time and only revise when your mind is relaxed and ready. Concentrate more on areas which you don’t understand, check your previous results to know your weak subjects, it is good to be honest with yourself as a student, don’t assume that you are good at everything. Practice the past questions and also assignment questions to perfect your knowledge. It is quite hard to remember all the class work, try using memory aids to help you remember.

Read and understand what each questions require, put down your answers properly as required by the examiner. Always remember the reason why you are being examined, the exam is just a stepping stone to measure how you have been able to understand. Always remember the content for that is what you will later apply in your career

Lack of school fees is one such big issue that affects many youths in Kenya. It has kindled many students’ dreams. It was for this reason that Kenya youth scholarship Fund was established in 2005. This program addresses issues that affect education of the youth in Kenya. It aim at helping the needy youth in Kenya who display academic excellence but have limited resources to acquire skills and knowledge and this enables them to be self-reliant after completion of their education.

The program also aims at reducing the gap between the poor and the rich. Kenya Youth scholarship fund program gets its fund from various co operations, individuals, groups and other concerned people both in Kenya and outside countries. This scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarships offered in Kenya and requires that the applicant provide required information correctly and fully. The scholarship is usually awarded based on the applicant’s academic merit and need as well as on equitable geographic distribution.

The clergy, local leaders and elders and other administrators are used to verify the financial need of the applicants. For one to qualify for this scholarship he or she must fulfill the following selection criteria

        i.            Must have a minimum KCSE mean grade of C-for the Diploma programs and a mean grade of D+ for the certificate programs

      ii.            Applicant must fill in the scholarship application form and submit it together with recommendation letters from spiritual and administrative leaders.

    iii.            Applicants must show prove that are able to meet their financial upkeep in colleges.

     iv.            Applicants must meet the admission requirement of the institution they intent to be admitted.

       v.            Applicants should be between 18-35 years of age.

NB: Sponsorship cannot be redeemed for cash or to other learning institution. The decision of the sponsorship board is final and sponsorship does not cover external and internal exam fees.

Awarding of the Kenya Youth scholarship Fund is based on character assessment, academic performance during the course period and conformance of the beneficiaries to the requirement and rules of the scholarship award.

In 1939, Lord Maurice Egerton, a British national who had settled in Kenya founded a Farm School that was later to become Egerton University. In 1950, the then Egerton Agricultural College started offering various diploma programmes. In 1987, Egerton Agricultural College was upgraded to Egerton University. Since then Egerton University has expanded to encompass several campuses and colleges. Although it now offers Degree courses, Egerton University still offers various Diploma courses. These are:

Diploma in Animal Health

Animal health is paramount especially to a country that majorly depends on agriculture for its sustenance. Egerton University offers Diploma in Animal Health to ensure that individuals merge theory and practical knowledge in animal health and disease control. Individuals who want to pursue the course should meet the following criteria:

• Individuals should have obtained a minimum score of grade C in KCSE or KCE/EACE Division II or equivalent
• Individuals with a score of grade C (KCSE) or credit in each of the following subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or, Physical Sciences, Biology or Biological Sciences are also eligible to undertake the course.
• Individuals who have obtained a certificate with at least a credit pass in Animal Health from a recognized institution can also apply for the course.

Diploma in Business Management

Egerton University offers Diploma in Business Management. Individuals who want to apply should have met the following criteria:

• Individuals who want to pursue Diploma in Business Management should have met the common University Admission criteria are applicable. In addition:
• The individual must have obtained at lease a mean grade of C (plain) at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) level or Division III at Kenya Certificate of Educate (KCE) or equivalent qualification.
• The individual must have also obtained at least C- (Minus) in mathematics and at least a (C-) (Minus) in English or Kiswahili.
• Individuals who have acquired a mean grade of C (Plain) but have less that C- (Minus) in mathematics and English of Kiswahili will be considered for admission provided that they undertake a bridging course in the respective subjects.
• Individuals with a credit certificate in Business from institution recognized and who have a mean grade of D+ or equivalent in their (KCSE) are also eligible for admission.
• Holders of Accounting Technical Certificate (ATC) final level are welcome to apply for the course.

Diploma in Gender, Women and Development Studies

Various issues come up whenever people measure gender and development. Studies have shown that gender does indeed affect the development of a people. Egerton University offers Diploma in Gender, Women and Development Studies. Individuals wishing to pursue the course should:

• Individuals should have obtained met the university criteria for Diploma studies.
• Individuals who have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade of C (plain) should apply for the course.
• Individuals who have a certificate course in Gender, Poverty and Development will be considered and may be required to appear for an interview by the Institute (either oral or written) to determine their eligibility.

Other Diploma Courses offered at Egerton University include:

• Diploma in Agriculture Education and Extension
• Diploma in Animal Science and Technology
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Dairy Technology
• Diploma in Dryland Resources Management
• Diploma in Eco-tourism and Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Education (Arts)
• Diploma in Education (Primary)
• Diploma in Farm Resource Management
• Diploma in Horticulture
• Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Diploma in Library and Information Science
• Diploma in Military Science
• Diploma in Modern Chemistry Laboratory Technology
• Diploma in Procurement and Supplies Management

For more information, individuals can contact:

Egerton University Njoro CampusEmail Address: [email protected] Tel : 254-051-2217891/2 254-051-2217781 Address: P.O Box 536 Egerton 20115 Kenya

Egerton University Nakuru Town campus Email Address: [email protected] Tel : 254-051-2217891/2 254-051-2217781 Address: P.O Box 536 Egerton 20115 Kenya

Egerton University Nairobi Campus Located at Stanbank House, Moi Avenue (Opposite Hilton Hotel). Tel: 0736309390, 0704309390

The need for education in Kenya is on the rise due to most benefits that education impound to the society. On the other hand, however, the cost of accessing quality and high standard education in Kenya is very expensive due to the worsening economic conditions of Kenya. Education expenses especially on tertiary institutions in Kenya are a burden to most parents and students. As a result, institutions of higher learning have come up with various education financial aids in Kenya to help the needy students access education with fewer worries about the expenses attached to education.Strathmore University in Kenya has various Undergraduate scholarships in Kenya. The Strathmore University Scholarships are given to students to enable them to study without struggling. The Undergraduate Scholarships in Kenya cover education expenses such as tuition fees, accommodation fee in Strathmore University, food and stationery expenses.

Financial aid at Strathmore University in Kenya

East Africa Breweries Limited Foundation Scholarships in Kenya

The scholarships in Kenya by EABL Company in Nairobi grants full sponsorship to the needy and bright students who wish to pursue Bachelor of Commerce in Strathmore University or Bachelor of Business Information Technology in Strathmore University. The EABL Company in Kenya offers undergraduate scholarships in Kenya to three students every year. To apply for the East Africa Breweries Limited Foundation scholarships, download the application forms at https://www.eablfoundation.com/images/EABLFoundationScholarship2013.pdf 

McKinney Rogers Foundation Scholarship in Kenya

McKinney Rogers Foundation Scholarship in Kenya offers full scholarship to one student per year, to pursue a degree programme on Commerce in Strathmore University or Business Information Technology in Strathmore University in Kenya. Application of the McKinney Rogers Foundation scholarship in Kenya is done by downloading application forms from the Strathmore University website at www.strathmore.edu and filling them correctly. Acceptance for the McKinney Rogers Foundation undergraduate scholarship in Kenya is done on merit of academic results and financial need.

European Union Bursary in Kenya

European Union Bursary in Kenya is a financial aid initiative offered to form four students in Kenya to study a professional course in Kenya at the Strathmore University in the coming year. The top two students in Kenya from the top 100 schools in Kenya in KCSE ranking are eligible for the European Union Bursary scholarship in Kenya. Other requirements for European Union Bursary in Kenya include: having full accommodation fees of Strathmore University, achieving a mean grade of B+ and a B+ in Mathematics and English in the KCSE results in Kenya. You can get more information at http://www.strathmore.edu/dos/scholars.php 

Undergraduate Scholarships at Strathmore University in Kenya

Mathematics Contest scholarships in Strathmore University in Kenya offer the best two performing form four students in six mathematics contests conducted annually in different schools in Kenya. The Strathmore University Mathematics Contest Scholarship gives students tuition fees scholarship in Kenya to pursue any professional course in Strathmore University of their choice. The professional courses in Strathmore University in Kenya include: CPA course in Kenya, ACCA course in Kenya (Association of Chartered Certified Accountant) or Diploma in Business Information Technology in Kenya. The other requirements of Mathematics Contest scholarship in Strathmore University can be viewed from the website www.Strathmore.edu 

Sports Scholarships in Strathmore University: Sports scholarships in Kenya are offered to Strathmore University students, who have a talent to perform well in the various sports in the university in Kenya. The sports with scholarships in Kenya include Rugby, Basketball, Soccer, Handball, Athletics and Hockey. Candidates of the Sports Scholarships in Strathmore University in Kenya should have a calling letter from Strathmore University, a mean grade of B and have full accommodation fees in Strathmore University.

Sports Fee Rebate in Strathmore University: Sports fee rebate in Kenya is a form of scholarship in Strathmore University where a non-scholarship student is given a rebate in fees if he/she performs best in sports in Strathmore University annually with an equal impressive disciplinary record.

Family rebate fee in Strathmore University: Family rebate fee in Kenya is yet another form of scholarship offered in Kenya to parents who have two or more children undertaking degree courses in Strathmore University where there is a rebate in the fees. This is usually granted to the student fee of one who performed best in the year exams among the children of the common parent in Strathmore University.

Students Loans in Strathmore University; Student loans are offered to Strathmore University Students who apply for it and are granted every year to cater for tuition fees. The Strathmore University Students loan in Kenya has an interest rate of 0% and the timespan of 10 years for repayment. Applicants of Students Loans in Strathmore University should have attained a mean grade of A- in KCSE and come from a financially challenged background. They should be Kenyan citizens and have full accommodation fees for accommodation in Strathmore University.

KIVA Students loans in Kenya are offered loans to low income students at Strathmore University on tuition fees and laptop loans in Kenya. KIVA is an online platform where specifically undergraduate students in Strathmore University can apply for the KIVA Students loans on the tuition fee and laptops loans in Kenya and repay in a period of ten years. Students who are eligible for application for the KIVA Students loans in Strathmore University should have attained a mean grade of A- in a national secondary school in Kenya, a B+ in a provincial secondary school in Kenya and a B in a district secondary school in Kenya.

Strathmore University through their partnership with various institutions enable students have a broad network on accessibility of student loans in Kenya. Other loans for students available include Chase-bank student loans in Kenya. Therefore, studying in Strathmore University in Kenya can be easy and environment friendly as educational expenses are concerned through all these loans opportunities.

Egerton University in Kenya is a public university which offers courses in Kenya to both privately sponsored students and government sponsored students in Kenya. Egerton University in Kenya is well known for its agricultural related courses in Kenya. Egerton University Main Campus in Kenya offers courses in the faculty of science, faculty of engineering and technology, faculty of arts and social sciences, faculty of commerce, faculty of agriculture, faculty of education and community studies, Faculty of environment and resources development, faculty of health sciences and Faculty of veterinary medicine and surgery.

Egerton University in Kenya has its Main Campus located in Njoro town, which is 20 km from Nakuru town in Kenya. Egerton University is located 5 km from Njoro town centre in Kenya. From Nakuru town in Kenya, you board a matatu to Egerton University Main Campus in Njoro from the Njoro matatu stage in Nakuru which is located next to the roundabout near Biashara centre in Nakuru. The Njoro Stage in Nakuru town is next to Uhuru Gardens in Nakuru. To get to the matatu that goes directly to Egerton University Njoro Main Campus, you board the matatu which is written Njoro, Egerton, & Deffo. The matatu from Nakuru town in Kenya to Egerton University Main Campus in Njoro charge an average fare of Ksh 70, with the prices sometimes fluctuating during off-peak and peak hours.

Egerton University Main campus in Kenya is located towards Njoro on Nakuru- Eldoret Highway. The matatu to Egerton University Njoro Campus usually diverts from the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway towards Njoro on Njoro Road, a few minutes from Nakuru town. The trip from Nakuru Town to Egerton University Njoro campus in Kenya usually takes an average of 35 minutes. Egerton University in Kenya has other campuses apart from the Egerton University Njoro Main campus, which include Egerton University Nairobi campus in Kenya and Egerton University Nakuru Campus in Kenya. More details about Egerton University in Kenya can be derived from the Egerton University main campus website on www.egerton.ac.ke 

Gone are those days’ people of Kenya used to go to Nairobi for education purposes and end up spending a lot of money for accommodation. Kenya now has institutions of learning almost every county and Laikipia County is not left out because it has an established public university known as Laikipia University that offers education to the people of Laikipia County and other Kenyans from other counties.

Laikipia university was established in 2013 by the third president of the republic of Kenya; Hon. Mwai Kibaki. It was initially the constituent college of Egerton university. Since it is a small public university in Kenya, it offers courses from certificate to master’s level only. Their courses are not many because they do not have enough facilities to accommodate many students.

Laikipia University is located within Nyahururu town, 10 kilometers from Nyahururu town along Nakuru – Nyahururu Highway. This university is approximately 50 kilometers from Nakuru town and it is only one hour driving journey from Nakuru town.

Therefore, the courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya includes:

Certificate courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

• Certificate in computer applications.

• Certificate in information and communication technology (CICT).

Bridging courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

Those who did not pass their subjects (got C- minus in the subjects at KCSE) can take bridging courses to boost their chances of joining university. The bridging courses offered includes;

• Mathematics.

• English.

• Biology.

• Chemistry.

• Physics.

Degree courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

• Bachelor of computer science.

• Bachelor of Science in the utilization and sustainability of Arid Lands.

• Bachelor of Information Technology (IT).

• Bachelor of Education in arts.

• Bachelor of Education in science.

• Bachelor of Arts.

• Bachelor of Psychology.

• Bachelor of Commerce.

• Bachelor of Science.

• Bachelor of Biochemistry.

• Bachelor of Biomedical sciences.

Postgraduate diploma courses offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

• Post graduate diploma (PGD) in Education.

• Post graduate diploma (PGD) in Guidance and Counselling.

Masters programs offered by Laikipia University in Kenya.

• Master of business Administration.

• Master of Education (educational management).

Contacts of Laikipia University in Kenya.

They can be contacted by any of the following addresses:

Laikipia University,

P.O. Box 1100 – 20300, Nyahururu, Kenya.

Telephone number: 020 713552761 or 020 2663505

Cell phone: 0713552761

Fax: 020 2663502

Email address: [email protected]

Website: www.laikipia.ac.ke

Education in Kenya have been most important that all the children should have access to. In most cases, the tertiary studies are viewed as the most important as they are the studies in which people choose and develop their careers. Kenya have therefore established a lot of institutions to provide higher education to ensure that all the students can develop a successful career by providing them with the necessary skills in their area of expertise.

Machakos University College is one of the institution of higher learning in Kenya that provide the students with the skills to become successful in their careers.it is located in Machakos town along the Machakos-Makueni Road and it is well equipped with workshops for engineering, computer labs and many more facilities. They aim at providing high level Manpower through quality training, Research Consultancy and community services. They have different schools that offer different academic programmes. The school of engineering and Technology being one of the schools in this university offer the following academic programmes;

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – this is a course offered under this school in which it empower the student with skills on the electrical appliances, electricity as well as electronics such as Radio, Television and many more electronics. In this university, this Bachelor course is completed in a period of 5 years and the minimum requirements to enroll to this course is a minimum of C+ in the KCSE with a minimum of C+ in Mathematics and Physics. The fee required per year is Ksh 111,300, Ksh 65,300 for first semester and Ksh 46,000 for second semester.

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – this is the same as the Bachelor programme in terms of skills acquired only that the degree programme is more detailed with more units to be covered. Again, the duration for the Diploma is 2 years and the fee is less as compared to the degree. The minimum requirements for the Diploma course is a minimum of C (Plain) in the KCSE and a minimum of C- (Minus) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English/Kiswahili. The amount of money required for the completion of the course and certification is Ksh 69,300 per year or Ksh 44,300 for first semester and Ksh 25,000 for second semester.

Diploma in Motor Vehicle Engineering – this course is mainly in this university and is almost common to the Mechanical Engineering course. It relates to the mechanics of any motor vehicle and how the motor vehicle can be easily fixed. The amount of fees required for the completion of the course is Ksh 69,300 which is divided into Ksh 44,330 for first semester and Ksh 25,000 for second semester.

Diploma in Building Construction Technology – this diploma provide students with skills that they can use in modern construction of the building and structures. This course is modern and the skills offered are from the modern world of construction. Students who enroll in this programme require a Mean Grade of C (Plain) in KCSE with a minimum of C- (Minus) in Physics and Mathematics, Chemistry and English/Kiswahili. It require an amount of Ksh 69,300 per year and its due duration is 2 years and 4 months.

Diploma in Civil Engineering – this is another engineering course that is offered this school in the university. This course is for structures such as roads, bridges and many more structures that require the use of engineering skills. Its students have the skills and knowledge to lay the foundation and direct how the structures are to be constructed. The course require a minimum of C (Plain) in KCSE with a minimum of C-(Minus) in Physics and Mathematics. They require a fee of Ksh 69,300 per year and it takes a period of 2 years for full completion.

Certificate in Wood Technology – this is a certificate course in this university and its main aim is to provide the knowledge on how to handle wood and the construction of all the materials and structures from wood. This certificate is provide within a period of 1 year 4 months and the amount of money required for that period of time is Ksh 69,300 which is divided to Ksh 44,300 for first semester and Ksh 25,000 for the final semester. The requirement for the successful enrollment of the course is a mean grade of C- (Minus) or Division IV in KCE.

With reduction of cut points required to join university and college, there is influx of students doing various courses. Since the minimum admission required for one to pursue diploma course in Kenya is now C- (minus) in Kenya certificate of secondary education (K.C.S.E), it is projected that there will be many students joining various institutions.

Therefore, it is high time for graduates to further their education in their field because Kenya as a country more people who have done a general course. There is need for specialization and this can only be done at postgraduate level. At postgraduate level, you will be able to narrow down to a single area for specialization.

For the above matter, here comes the Chuka university main campus which is a favorable institution for specialization. Chuka is a young public university in Kenya but since its charter last year it has launched several postgraduate programmes under the respective faculties. These postgraduate programmes are postgraduate diplomas, masters and doctor of philosophy. There is the faculty of agriculture and environmental studies, arts and humanities, business studies, and faculty of education and human resource development.

Faculty of education and human resource development.

Masters of education in:

• Education Management.
• Guidance and Counseling.
• Curriculum and Instruction.
• Education Foundation.
• Science Education.

Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) in:

• Psychology.
• Education Management.
• Curriculum and Instruction.
• Science Education.
• Educational Foundation.

Faculty of Business Studies.

• Masters of Business Management.
• Ph.D in Business Management.

Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

• Masters of Arts (M.A) (with options in English language, literature, linguistics, Kiswahili, history, geography, religious studies, sociology, community development, philosophy, journalism and mass communication).

There is Ph.D in:

• English.
• Literature.
• Religious studies.
• Communication and media.
• Kiswahili.
• History and Political science.

Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Studies.

There is Master of Science (M.Sc.) in:

• Animal Nutrition.
• Horticulture.
• Plant Biotechnology.
• Agronomy.
• Tourism Management.
• Environmental Science.

Ph.D in:

• Horticulture.
• Animal Science.
• Plant Biotechnology.
• Crop Science.
• Dryland Agriculture.
• Food Science.
• Environmental Science.

For more information on the postgraduate courses offered at Chuka University main campus, contact:

Tel: 020 2310512, 0715505858, 0731620266

P.O. Box 109, Chuka, Kenya.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.chuka.ac.ke.